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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 NPVMOT history

LR53 NPV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LR53 NPV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,960 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 NPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 NPV was last recorded at 73,960 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,504 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,456 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,960 miles
  • 2025 – 71,504 miles
  • 2024 – 66,381 miles
  • 2023 – 63,769 miles
  • 2022 – 61,359 miles
  • 2021 – 58,462 miles
  • 2020 – 55,237 miles
  • 2019 – 52,045 miles
  • 2018 – 48,947 miles
  • 2017 – 48,290 miles
  • 2016 – 47,253 miles
  • 2015 – 43,288 miles
  • 2014 – 41,162 miles
  • 2013 – 37,138 miles
  • 2012 – 35,436 miles
  • 2011 – 32,373 miles
  • 2010 – 30,316 miles
  • 2009 – 27,406 miles
  • 2008 – 24,429 miles
  • 2007 – 21,610 miles
  • 2006 – 15,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,960 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    997036644965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,504 miles (+5,123)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    913082418668
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,381 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,381 miles
    Test number
    239597737479
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer corroded

  4. Fail66,381 miles (+2,612)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,381 miles
    Test number
    220346442076
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer corroded

  5. Pass63,769 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,769 miles
    Test number
    570856681761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail63,766 miles (+2,407)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,766 miles
    Test number
    650413965645
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass61,359 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    656413750209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass58,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    621591680659
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  9. Fail58,462 miles (+3,225)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,462 miles
    Test number
    441139456339
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers damp
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  10. Pass55,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    576237995124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,234 miles (+3,189)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    529392409425
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass52,045 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,045 miles
    Test number
    968393331144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,947 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,947 miles
    Test number
    570643778050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,290 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    108283377834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,253 miles
    Test number
    100355449182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Fail47,253 miles (+3,965)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,253 miles
    Test number
    106727008201
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  17. Pass43,288 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,288 miles
    Test number
    739156515257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass41,162 miles (+4,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    739548314204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass37,138 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,138 miles
    Test number
    927678413292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass35,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    656564522207
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail35,436 miles (+3,063)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    988644922208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass32,373 miles (+2,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    988193821241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass30,316 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,316 miles
    Test number
    380463320263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,406 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    873580339286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,429 miles (+2,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,429 miles
    Test number
    732874738269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass21,610 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,610 miles
    Test number
    373528767257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    650160076232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 NPV

Does LR53 NPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 NPV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 NPV?
The MOT on LR53 NPV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 NPV done?
LR53 NPV was recorded at 73,960 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LR53 NPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 NPV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 NPV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 NPV find?
LR53 NPV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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